Bangor University
Description:
Bangor University was founded in the late nineteenth century by the need to improve the higher education in Wales. Although opened in 1884 as the University College of North Wales, Bangor in 1893 became part of the three original colleges of the University of Wales. Today is Confederate institution, as an autonomous, it can offer its own degrees.
Bangor is one of the four British universities best positioned in financial terms, one of which offer a more affordable cost. Located in Bangor, is one of the hallmarks of the city and is one of its tourist attractions. Its coastal location provides great views and situated as a strategic point for exploring Wales.
Due to its small size, the Bangor campus is walkable, so transportation costs decrease significantly. Libraries, auditoriums, meeting halls and academic buildings are very close to each other, just a short walk from town. Structurally, the university is divided into six colleges, which are subdivided in schools and other affiliated centers are fully equipped with all kinds of services:
-College of Arts & Humanities
-College of Business, Social Sciences & Law
-College of Education and Lifelong Learning
-College of Natural Sciences
-College of Health & Behavioural Sciences
-College of Physical & Applied Sciences
Cost of living:
Bangor is located between the four campuses of the country cheaper in terms of cost of living (cost of accommodation, meals, transportation, etc.).. The estimated cost for one academic year is £ 3.521 for undergraduate students and £ 4.561 for graduate students.
Accommodation: varies substantially by type of accommodation. The accommodation in the university system of self-catered Standard ranges between £ 55 – £ 60 per week (£ 2,400 per academic year), while in Self-catered en-suite will be spending £ 80 a week (£ 3.120 per year). Students who prefer private accommodation spend half £ 50 – £ 55 per week (£ 2.145 per academic year).
Lunch: from £ 1110 to £ 1560 (£ 30 a week).
Clothes: £ 400 per academic year.
Study materials: £ 250 per year.
Laundry: £ 300.
Social life: 600 pounds.
Trips home: £ 556.